Car Rental at Bristol Airport

There are a number of car rental providers with rental desks at Bristol airport: Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, National and more. The airport is located just 8 miles out of Bristol city center and has excellent motorway connections to Devon and Cornwall, West and South Wales and the North Somerset region. Car hire is essential when exploring rural parts or for a trip along the Welsh coast, but public transport serves major destinations like Bath, Swansea, Cheltenham, Swindon and Cardiff reliably and frequently.

List of all car rental companies in or near Bristol Airport:

• Alamo: +44 1275 474400
• Avis: +44 3445 446007
• Budget: +44 3445 444667
• Dollar: +44 (0)8433093011
• Drivalia:  +4401275 402150 / +44 07736 275202
• Easirent: +44 1275 402150
• Enterprise: +44 1275 474400
• Europcar: +44 3713 843403
• Firefly: +44 8433 093011
• Flizzr: +44 207 0188246
• Green Motion: +44 1179 595700
• Hertz: +44 8433 093011
• Keddy By Europcar: +44 3713 843403
• National: +44 1275 474400
• Sixt: +44 207 0188246

Throughout the year these experienced and well-known car rental providers offer great choice at affordable prices. During off peak season there are some great deals to be had, like up to 25% off for travel in selected countries in Europe or 10% off for "early birds", who make advance reservations.

Bristol is a city steeped in history and is part and parcel of what is Britain today. Linked with master engineer Brunel forever, Bristol proudly shows off its industrial and maritime heritage in museums like the amazing M Shed or the first ocean liner and National Brunel Archive, the splendid SS Great Britain, which Brunel was responsible for.

He was also responsible for building the Clifton Suspension Bridge in 1831 and young engineers can find out more about science at the At-Bristol 21st century Science and Technology Center, which has great hands-on activities and interactive exhibits for the little Isambard Kingdom Brunel's of tomorrow.

Families will love Bristol Zoo, a much loved tourist attractions that also spell-binds many local children! Equally stunning is Bristol Aquarium in the Harbourside area of the city. Days out by hire car should include a visit to the Roman city of Bath, to Berkeley Castle, a wonderful 12th century castle and gardens and a trip down memory lane with the Avon Valley Railway steam train shouldn't be missed either.

Also best visited with a hire car are the WWT Slimbridge Wetlands and Center. Here family fun can really begin. The center features the world's largest collection of flamingos, ducks and geese as well as swans and other waterfowl. A drive to Cheddar Gorge shouldn't be left out either. Little cave explorers will adore the two stalactite caverns, while mum and dad will probably prefer the breath-taking views from the country’s largest natural gorge and one of the UK's most famous beauty spots.

Another excellent destination for a trip by rental car is a day out at the Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park. Set in rural pastures at the banks of the river, the all-weather entertainment provided in the huge indoor play barn with three drop slides, the adventure playground and nature trail is designed to provide maximum fun and let little travelers expend their excess energies. There are even mini quad bikes, a mini stream train and a trampoline center for adventurous children to enjoy.

For something a little more sedate that doesn't require driving visitors can take a Bristol Packet boat trip from central Bristol locations or visit the Tobacco Factory Theater in Southville for a vibrant afternoon or evening out.

One of Bristol's most famous annual events is the International Balloon Fiesta, which this year takes place in August. As Europe's largest gathering of hot air ballooning enthusiasts, the Fiesta attracts in excess of 500,000 people every year. The event takes place on the Ashton Court Estate in Long Ashton, which can be reached via the M5.